…By Gift BADEWO for TDPel Media.
Influencer Bree Lenehan Shares Body Positive Post
Influencer Bree Lenehan is widely known for sharing body positive posts with her 778,000 followers on Instagram.
Her latest post shows how her body has changed since she stopped dieting.
The 26-year-old shared two photos of herself wearing lingerie, taken a year apart, to highlight the difference.
Body Changes Due to Dieting
In the right-hand photo, Bree is seen smiling while wearing a skimpy blue lace underwear set from brand Lounge Underwear.
In contrast, on the left-hand side, she is wearing sheer floral underwear.
Despite the difference in underwear, it is clear to see that her body had barely changed.
Bree credits this to no longer yo-yo dieting and restricting herself.
Sustainable Lifestyle and Habits
In the post, Bree writes that her body stopped fluctuating drastically when she stopped dieting and started treating herself with more grace.
She explains that until a few years ago, she had an all-or-nothing mentality that led to yo-yo dieting, restricting and bingeing, over-exercising, and unsustainable habits.
However, over the past three years, she has maintained a fairly consistent body/weight for the first time in her life.
This is not due to a specific diet, working out every day, or cutting out particular food groups.
Instead, she has created a sustainable relationship with her body image, food, and fitness.
Bree goes on to explain how she has achieved this.
She has a flexible exercise routine that she enjoys and can maintain into the future, one that doesn’t revolve around changing her physical appearance, but rather looking after her body’s longevity.
She prioritizes nutrient-dense meals while honoring her hunger and cravings without guilt, which prevents her from feeling the need to binge or restrict.
She speaks positively to herself and appreciates her body for what it does, rather than how it looks.
Reacting to Body Fluctuations
Bree acknowledges that there have still been times when she has overeaten, had days off from exercise, and experienced body fluctuations.
However, she no longer reacts to those times with bingeing or diets because she understands that life is all about balance.
She concludes by saying that events in life will always throw one’s routine and habits out of whack, but that’s okay.
It won’t ruin the healthy habits you’ve set up unless you let it.
She encourages readers not to expect their bodies to change overnight and not to let the fear of body fluctuations stop them from living in the moment.
Positive Response from Fans
Bree’s post has been widely appreciated by her followers, as it has garnered over 39,000 likes.
Many have thanked her for her tips, with one follower saying that they needed to read her post after overeating and feeling guilty.
Another appreciated the promotion of body acceptance instead of filters and angles, while a third called her a safe space on the internet.
Bree’s post is a reminder to prioritize sustainable habits and positive self-talk in one’s wellness journey.
It is okay to experience body fluctuations, and it is essential to be kind to oneself during those times.